Magnetic Light Mine

The Magnetic Light Mine makes a strong case for retiring your mouth as a flashlight holder. Its 12 rare-earth magnets sit on little legs around the body, giving you multiple ways to stick it to a metal surface and point the LED where you need it. Under a car is exactly the sort of awkward spot this little spiky light is built for.

The useful part isn’t just that it sticks. Those magnetic contact points let you change the angle, so you can direct the wide-angle LED into a tight space instead of lighting up everything except the bit you’re working on. No suitable metal nearby? The legs also act as a tripod, letting you set it down and aim it from there.

This is a smart small gift for someone who spends time fixing things in poorly lit corners. Its focus is refreshingly specific: light where the job is, with both hands free to do it, and batteries are included.